Just in: Falcons Hire Former Steelers Coach
The previous wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers is now moving to join a different coaching staff based in Atlanta
Ike Hilliard, the former wide receivers coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is set to join the Atlanta Falcons in the same position, as reported by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Hilliard previously served as the wideouts coach for the Steelers from 2020 to 2021.
Throughout his coaching career, he has also held positions as a wide receivers/assistant wide receivers coach for various teams including the Florida Tuskers (2009-2010), Miami Dolphins (2011), Washington (2012), Buffalo Bills (2013), Washington (2014-2019), and the University of Auburn (2022), where he was also the co-offensive coordinator.
The #Falcons are adding veteran WR coach Ike Hilliard to Raheem Morris’ coaching staff, sources say. A tough, reliable player for the #Giants and #Buccaneers, Hilliard is back in the NFL as an assistant coach with his fifth team. pic.twitter.com/ogfPiVGS4L
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 1, 2024
Former wide receiver Ike Hilliard, who played for 12 seasons in the NFL, is joining the Atlanta Falcons as part of their coaching staff. Hilliard started his playing career as a first-round pick for the New York Giants in 1997 and stayed with the team until 2004. He then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005 to 2008 before retiring.
In Atlanta, Hilliard will be working with new head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who have recently taken over the team. Despite having other interview opportunities, including with the Chicago Bears, Hilliard chose to join the Falcons to utilize his experience and work with promising players like Drake London.
Interestingly, Hilliard’s move to the Falcons comes shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers reached an agreement with former Atlanta head coach Arthur Smith to become their new offensive coordinator.
